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Kwakwaka’wakw NW Coast Copper Shield w/ Button Blanket Case

Westwillow Antiques

Kwakwaka’wakw NW Coast Copper Shield w/ Button Blanket Case This is an original Northwest Coast Alert Bay, potlatch copper shield made by Eugene Sewid, it comes with a letter of permission to own it. This powerful native symbol, representing high ranking owner, prestige, and wealth. The shield is made from a thin copper sheet, that is repoussé and painted. It come with a button blanket case in the shape of the copper for protection. The cover is made of textiles, cotton and felt, it is decorated with iridescent plastic and shell button, glass beads, black and white, and shells. It is bordered with red cedar bark rope, and cedar fine cordage. The copper fits inside the cloth case, that measures 38 inches tall x 26 inches wide, The copper shield alone measures 35 inches x 24 inches. Priced in USD

$6,500.00

Artwork details

Origin

Sewid Kwakwaka'wakw

Dimension

H 38IN x W 26IN

H 96.52CM x W 66.04CM

Provenance

Private Collection that purchased from Sewid

Condition

Fair

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